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Old 05-20-2009 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='885097' date='May 20 2009, 09:59 PM
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Old 05-21-2009 | 05:23 AM
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its easy.... do it!
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Old 05-21-2009 | 05:41 AM
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Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?
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Old 05-21-2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='885475' date='May 21 2009, 06:41 AM
Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?

It's easy to spot, if you open up your air filter box and look up (imagine air going into the engine) if its there, you will see a white/grey filter.
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Old 05-21-2009 | 08:24 AM
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Here are some quick pictures

I will put these under DIY for the 525/530i Older E60
Attached Thumbnails Benefits of removing the charcoal filters-_dsc0516.jpg   Benefits of removing the charcoal filters-_dsc0515.jpg  
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Old 05-21-2009 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='885475' date='May 21 2009, 06:41 AM
Now this filter does NOT exist on the 2008 535i....correct?
no it does not
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Old 05-21-2009 | 11:02 AM
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Did it...Thanks everyone!!!!!
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Old 06-09-2009 | 01:03 PM
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Ohh mann.......one the fastes and cheapest mods you can do that actaully works. I dunno if its just me but my car is way more responsive and has a little more growl thanks for tip guys......... What was the purpose of that thing again, lol?!?!?
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Old 06-11-2009 | 11:20 AM
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Am I right in saying this is only in US cars?
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Old 06-11-2009 | 11:29 AM
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JUST DID MINE!!
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